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Pet Freebies ‘a Plenty!

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RetailMeNot has an amazing list of pet freebies (or super cheap)! You can find all the details on their website, but here’s a quick list of the restaurants and companies that participate. Remember, these are for your furry friends…not just human treats/services at these places!

13 Restaurant Deals and Freebies for Pets

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Chick-fil-A: Get doggy treats at the drive-thru.

Culver’s: Milk bones at the drive-thru.

Dairy Queen: Ask for a “Pup Cup” (some locations charge a fee).

Dunkin’Drive-thru treat.

In-N-Out Burger“Pup Patty,” for $1

Johnny Rockets: Some will cut up a patty for the pooch and some even have menus for them.

Lazy Dog: 3 menu items for $5.

Rita’s Italian IceAsk for a “Doggy Cup”

Shake Shack: They have an official dog menu!

Sonic: Let your server know and they’ll bring out a treat.

Sprinkles“Pupcakes” are available at all locations.

StarbucksThe more well-known “Puppuccino” can be found here.

Tim Hortons: Ask your server for “Timbits”.

11 Travel Deals and Freebies for Pets

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Fairmont Hotels: Pet policies vary by location, but many offer lots of perks and freebies for pets.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Four Seasons hotel locations that accept pets have super-awesome luxury pet amenities, including dog beds, treats and bottled water.

Hyatt Hotels and Resorts: Several of Hyatt’s pet-friendly hotels offer luxury amenities, but they vary by location, so check before you book.

JetBlue: They have their own unique (and free) pets program, called JetPaws, that’s designed to help pet owners easily travel with their pets.

Kimpton HotelsKimpton properties are super pet-friendly! Their official pet policy is that they welcome any pet (not just dogs and cats) that can fit through the door.

Loews Hotels and ResortsThis chain offers a large selection of special items for your pet through their Loews Loves Pets program.

Mandarin Oriental: This luxury chain offers tons of pet-specific perks depending on location.

Red Roof Inn: This is famously one of the few major hotel chains that doesn’t charge a fee for bringing your pet along.

Westin Hotels and Resorts: Some Westin Hotels let travelers stay with their pets for free, but call before you check in because some charge pet fees.

The Venetian HotelWe don’t recommend that you bring your pet to the actual casinos when you visit Vegas, but they will have a great time staying at The Venetian!

Virgin Atlantic AirlinesTheir Flying Paws program allows Flying Club members to earn bonus miles when they fly with their pets.

6 Bonus Pet Deals and Freebies

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ASPCA: Fill out the ASPCA’s online form to receive a free Pet Safety Pack.

Petco: Join the Petco Pals Rewards Club, and your pet will receive a special treat and message on their birthday.

PetSmartSign up for the PetSmart rewards program.

Pet Supplies Plus: Sign up for the Pet Supplies Plus Preferred Pet Club.

Pet World: For puppies who are still in potty training, Pet World will send two free samples of their puppy pads.

VCA Animal Hospital: Fill out this VCA form to set up a free pet health exam and your local VCA Animal Hospital.

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Free Museum Entry Every Month!

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Did you know that you can get free entry to hundreds of museums in the U.S. just by having the right credit/debit card? This is news to me. Why is it that we often don’t know about these added benefits? Too lazy to sift through your provider’s website? Yeah, me too.

Bank of America offers a “Museums on Us” program. All you need is to show your BofA credit/debit card and your photo ID to gain one free general admission to a participating cultural institution. This is for the Cardholder only, so be prepared to pay for others…or if they have their own, they’ll get in free too!

At Bank of America, we believe in the power of the arts. That’s why for the past 24 years, during the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America has offered our valued cardholders free general admission to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US where our customers live and work.

BANK OF AMERICA WEBSITE

Simply punch in your zip code or city, state and find one nearby. Visit in your own city or when you’re on vacation.

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Look at some of the great places on the list – even where the world famous celebrity-packed MET Gala is held every year:

  1. Portland Japanese Garden (Portland, OR) – $18.95 value
  2. LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) (Los Angeles, CA) – $20-$25 value
  3. Shedd Aquarium (Sundays Only) (Chicago, IL) – $39.95 value
  4. Houston Museum of Natural Science (Houston, TX) – $25 value
  5. The Metropolitan Museum of Art – The Met Fifth Avenue (New York, NY) – $25 value

Be sure to call ahead as there will be COVID protocols in place.

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Thank You Discounts and Freebies for Front-Line Workers!

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The website RetailMeNot went through the trouble of rounding up more than 70 discounts and freebies for front-line workers! There’s no way we could have gotten through this pandemic for the past year without all of you!

Be sure to check with the restaurant ahead of time to be sure the deals are still valid and bring your work ID for proof.

You can find the Full RetailMeNot List by clicking the link, but I’ll share my favorites below:

HomeChef
Home Chef is proud to support doctors, nurses, hospital employees, first responders, military, and teachers. Verify with ID.me at checkout to start receiving your exclusive discount, like 50% off their first order and 10% off other orders.

Hooters
Hospital workers, first responders and military get 20% off.  Show your work ID for pickup orders, or for online orders choose the “Pay at Store” option.
When: Ongoing since 2020

IHOP
Get 25% off your entire check if you’re a medical, law enforcement, military or firefighter professional. Just mention this offer when you call in your order to IHOP.  Then, show your Official ID when you pick up your order.
When: Ongoing

Krispy Kreme
Guests who show a valid COVID-19 vaccination card at any Krispy Kreme shop in the U.S. can get a free iconic Original Glazed doughnut—anytime, any day, even every day—through the rest of 2021. Since the majority of healthcare workers are vaccinated, they can take advantage of this deal.
When: Through December 31, 2021

Other Discounts for Health Care Workers and First Responders

Adidas
Verified medical professionals, first responders, nurses, and military members get 30% off their purchases (note: It doesn’t seem that this deal can be used with other promotions or sales). Professional verification is required via ID.me.
When: Ongoing

arancoco
Front-line healthcare workers can get 70% off with code averagesocialite., plus a free hand sanitizer with every purchase.
When: Ongoing

ASICS
Medical professionals and first responders get 40% off any full-priced product. You must first create an ASICS account using your professional email.
When: Ongoing

Big Blanket Co
All health care, emergency, and essential service workers qualify for $40 off their entire order by using this link.
When: Ongoing

Caliber Collision
Caliber is gifting refurbished vehicles to medical workers and first responders. To enter to win, nominate a health care worker, medical support staff or first responder at calibercollision.com/restoring-you.
When: Submit nominations

Dave & Busters
They are giving $10 Game Cards to all first responders and healthcare professionals because we know that superheroes don’t just wear capes, they wear scrubs and uniforms too! Just show a valid ID at an open location to redeem.
When: Ongoing

Nike
First responders and medical professionals (including technicians and researchers) get 20% off (usually this discount is 10%) most items on Nike’s website. The discount can be used up to four times per month, and Nike uses SheerID to verify employment status. Nike also has partnered with nonprofit Good360 in the United States and local organizations across Europe to donate more than 140,000 pieces of footwear, apparel and equipment globally. This includes the donation of 30,000 pairs of Nike Air Zoom Pulse to health systems and hospitals in Chicago, Los Angeles, Memphis and New York City, as well as within the Veterans Health Administration.
When: Limited time

Reebok
First responders, teachers, nurses and military all get 30% off their purchases, with no item exceptions. You must verify your status with ID.me.
When: Ongoing

Shoes.com
You can get 35% off all of their shoes if you’re a nurse or first responder.
When: Ongoing

Simple Habit
This well-reviewed meditation app is making its product free. “We’re giving away premium memberships for any individuals who are financially impacted by this pandemic. Memberships are typically $89.99/year and give access to our 150 world-class meditation teachers, therapists and coaches and 2,500 guided meditations for specific situations and moods.” Email Simple Habit at help@simplehabit.com to receive your free premium membership.
When: Ongoing

Sittercity
All those working on the front lines of the crisis are eligible for three free months of Sittercity Premium, which connects families with trusted child care.
When: For three months once you activate the offer

Thrivetalk
Telehealth company Thrivetalk is offering free mental health services for essential health care workers and first responders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit thrivetalk.com/online-therapy for more information and to sign up. They are now accepting donations to support these workers.
When: Ongoing

Tide Cleaners
Front-line responders and their immediate families get free laundry and dry cleaning in participating cities through their Loads of Hope program.
When: Limited time

Uber
Uber Health will provide transportation for front-line health care workers, both to and from patients’ homes as well as between health care facilities. Learn more.
When: Ongoing

Verizon
Starting April 23, for new or existing Verizon customers, Verizon will expand wireless unlimited pricing to nurses and teachers. Both join active-duty military, veterans, and people who work as first responders that are already enjoying this pricing. Wireless unlimited plans will be as low as $30/mo per line for four lines, and Fios 200Mbps internet as low as $34.99/mo. Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, Verizon has committed $45 million in contributions and donations to non-profits directed at serving students, health care workers, first responders and small businesses.
When: Ongoing

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Get Free E-Books Legally!

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Mamarelli (aka my mom) took forever to buy into the e-reader, specifically Kindle.  She loved going to the thrift store, paying 50 cents for a book she could hold in her hands, and let it whisk her away to another world.  She reads so fast that she didn’t want to keep buying new e-books to feed her fix.  Low and behold, I discovered BookBub…the website where you can get deeply discounted or FREE e-books!

  • Once you sign up, be sure to update your settings:  select your categories, follow authors, and track your books.
  • Don’t have an Amazon Kindle?  That’s okay, they list e-books for these retailers as well:  Barnes & Noble Nook, Apple iBooks, Google Play and Kobo.
  • They often have the first of a series for free…then if you’re hooked, you’ll have to buy the rest.
So if you’re a used book reader and were on the fence because you didn’t want to pay full price for a book, it’s time to take the leap.  There are no excuses!

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